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Inside the best-loved Wetherspoons in the UK from converted theatres to underground bank vaults
Plus, a seaside Wetherspoons that we think is one of the prettiest in the UK
THE TOP rated Wetherspoons has been revealed with the very best going to a beautiful former bank.
Google Maps has put together a list of the 20 best-loved pubs in the UK, and a Wetherspoon's pub in Scotland has bagged the top spot.
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At the very top of the Google Maps' top pubs is The Standing Order found on George Street in Edinburgh.
The building, once the Union Bank of Scotland, is now a Wetherspoons.
But it still has lots of its original features like the high ceilings, marble pillars and even a walk-in safe.
It is spread across three floors with lots of different rooms where you can have a quiet drink away from the busy bar.
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One TripAdvisor reviewer wrote: "Beautiful interior, cheap food with drinks included."
Another added: "The high ceilings and ornate cornice with huge marble pillars make this place like visiting a stately home."
It's found right in the heart of Edinburgh, right next to Edinburgh Waverly train station, National Gallery, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh Castle and lots of high street shops.
It's in an ideal place too as George Street is a hub when it comes to Edinburgh nightlife.
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It's close to a number of clubs and bars like Opium, Liquid and Lulu making it a great place to start the night.
And The Standing Order wasn't the only Wetherspoons on the list, here are the others that made the top spots.
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The Velvet Coaster, Blackpool
Blackpool's The Velvet Coaster was the second top ranked pub according to Google Maps.
This boozer is right next to Blackpool's South Pier, so it is the perfect place for a drink pit stop, and even has a huge beer garden and roof terrace.
Paying tribute to the city, there are also statues of Blackpool entertainers and posters of other sites around the seaside resort.
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One said they love going for the "spectacular sight of Blackpool sunsets" .
A second person said: "The coaster is a great building right on the front. The food is standard Wetherspoons but it's elevated by the view and lovely surroundings."
The Counting House, Glasgow
Continuing the Wetherspoon's trend is The Counting House in Glasgow, which was the third on the list of the UK's top pubs.
It's not hard to see why punters love a visit to this Scottish gem if you take a look at the glass dome ceiling.
Yet another converted bank, the building was designed in the Italian Renaissance style boasting Corinthian columns, sculptures and a huge central dome.
There's also the chance to explore the underground banking vaults and enjoy a tipple in there too.
Apart from the classic pub tables and carpet, it really doesn't feel like your classic Wetherspoons at all.
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The Albert & Lion, Blackpool
Returning to Blackpool is the fifth Wetherspoon's on the most-searched-for list.
The Albert & The Lion pub is found in an old Woolworths site built in 1938.
The Wetherspoon's site is at the very bottom of the towering building that was most recently occupied by Sports Direct.
The pub is on the promenade, right next to the landmark Blackpool Tower. It's also just up the road from The Velvet Coaster.
Inside, however, is less grand than its other Blackpool location, but still has a quirky art deco style.
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The Palladium, Llandudno
The Palladium in Llandudno is a stunning former theatre and cinema, so it makes for a very unique venue.
The pub includes use of the stalls, dress circle and balcony. The boxes aren't open to the public, but feature black and white pictures of onlookers to add to the theatre vibe.
One happy punter said: "The recently fully renovated restaurant is a work of art.
"The interior is wonderful, still retaining the original seating in the circle and upper circle."
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After being used as a cinema which closed in 1999, The Palladium reopened in 2001 - and it recently went under a £1million restoration project with lots of the original aspects being repaired and redecorated.
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Someone else added: "The attraction of this place is the fantastically restored building, which was an old-time theatre.
"It's wonderful to sit in what was the auditorium and enjoy the splendour of times gone by."
We loved Wetherspoons in Folkstone
Out of Wetherspoons all over the country, this is one of our favourites
The Samuel Peto in Folkestone is a stunning and unique setting in a converted church, complete with original features like stained glass windows, painted cloud ceilings, and a grand organ.
The cosy atmosphere inside, with its wooden privacy-screened booths, makes it an ideal spot to settle in for the evening. It offers the classic Wetherspoons combination of affordable food and cheap booze, with a glass of wine costing less than £2.
The lively and eclectic crowd adds to the charm, ensuring there's never a dull moment, as highlighted by locals Holly and Pete.
Finally, its proximity to the seaside and other nearby venues means it's perfectly placed for a great night out in Folkestone.
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